Social justice advocates offer a vision of Knoxville that differs from Mayor Indya Kincannon’s, and propose last-minute budget changes.
Kincannon Releases Applicant List
The city provided information on the candidates for last year’s police chief search and asked a judge to dismiss the News Sentinel’s Public Records Act lawsuit.
A Steady State of the City
In a budget address that touted Knoxville’s great spaces, Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed no new big-ticket initiatives.
‘Rowing in the Same Direction’
The new city-county Office of Housing Stability and a summit requested by Justice Knox promise to place a stronger focus on affordable housing and homelessness.
Senate Approves Election Bill
Knoxville’s process for electing district Council members would change in 2025 under legislation being finalized for the governor’s signature.
Lee Proposes Bridge Funding
The governor’s amended budget includes $20 million for the pedestrian span in Knoxville, but more funding sources are needed to move forward.
Relationships of Mutual Respect
A month into the job, KPD’s new chief of cultural change wants to break down barriers and build bridges inside and outside the department.
Urban Handyman Hangs It Up
Rick Emmett is retiring as the city’s downtown coordinator, leaving behind a legacy of pragmatic solutions to urban problems large and small.
Three Years of COVID
Though life has returned to normal in many ways, the pandemic hasn’t disappeared and the potential for a resurgence exists.
Stadium Cost Finalized
The tab has risen to $114 million, but Boyd’s extended commitment means no additional public funds would go toward construction.